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    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

    Drizzled with maple syrup, pecans, pumpkin seeds, candied ginger and dried cranberries, this healthy spin on sweet potato casserole is every bit as festive as the OG.

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    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole in a baking dish made with cranberries, maple syrup, pecans and pumpkin seeds

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    If you’re planning your Thanksgiving meal and wanting to lighten things up a bit, we highly recommend making this super simple and utterly delicious healthier sweet potato casserole. It’s still just as comforting as the more well known marshmallow laden version. We love to serve it with Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Broccolini and our Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe for a simpler and lighter meal. Be sure to check out our 40 Best Thanksgiving sides for even more inspiration.

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    Ingredients For A Healthier Take on Sweet Potato Casserole.

    This sweet potato casserole calls for all the good stuff. You might even have a lot of these ingredients on hand already! This dish is also dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan!

    • Coconut oil (we like Nature's Way)

    • Cinnamon

    • Ground nutmeg

    • Kosher salt

    • Sweet potatoes

    • Pumpkin seeds

    • Candied ginger

    • Dried cranberries

    • Chopped pecans

    • Maple syrup

    Sweet potato slices arranged in a baking dish next to bowls of dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and pecans
    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole in a baking dish made with cranberries, maple syrup, pecans and pumpkin seeds

    How to Make a Healthier Version of Sweet Potato Casserole.

    1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish.

    2. Mix the coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and sweet potato slices together in a large bowl.

    3. Arrange the sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Sprinkle with all the goodies: pumpkin seeds, ginger, cranberries, and pecans, tucking some of the ingredients between slices.

    4. Drizzle with maple syrup!

    5. Bake until tender and golden brown.

    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole in a baking dish made with cranberries, maple syrup, pecans and pumpkin seeds
    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole in a baking dish made with cranberries, maple syrup, pecans and pumpkin seeds

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    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

    November 16, 2017

    • Serves: 10
    • Prep Time:  20 min
    • Cook Time:  1 hr
    • Calories: 257
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup coconut oil, melted (we like Nature's way), plus more for greasing
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ⅛-inch thick rounds (about 2½ pounds)
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
    • ¼ cup candied ginger
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • ¼ cup maple syrup

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with coconut oil.

    2. In a large bowl, combine the coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add sweet potato slices and toss to coat.

    3. Arrange the sweet potatoes in stacks. Place the stacks on their side, and place them in the prepared baking dish, filling the pan. Sprinkle all over with the pumpkin seeds, ginger, cranberries, and pecans, tucking some of the ingredients between slices. Drizzle with maple syrup.

    4. Bake until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, 50-60 minutes, covering the baking dish with foil if the potatoes are browning too quickly.


    Note: If you have one, use a mandolin to get those even, thin slices!

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories257
    • Protein5 g
    • Carbohydrates24 g
    • Total Fat16 g
    • Dietary Fiber3 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg
    • sodium270 mg
    • Total Sugars14 g

    Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

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    • Rose DiLosa

      I am wondering if the healthy sweet potato casserole can be made ahead and then baked just before serving. Thanks!

      Sure, should work fine!

    • Jenn

      This was so good, I didn't miss the sugar at all!

      Thank you Jenn, we are so glad you loved it!